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People on the Move

There is no better way to share your company's personnel announcements with the automotive community than Automotive News' People on the Move feature. People on the Move listings will appear in the print and digital editions of Automotive News and online at autonews.com.

New hires, promotions and board appointments are all great reflections on your brand, and perfect opportunities to raise the visibility of you or your company within the industry.

We publish People on the Move listings online within 5 business days, and in our print and digital issue as soon as space allows.

May 20, 2020

Vehicle Manufacturer

Lucid Motors has announced that Jonathan Butler has joined the company as VP, General Counsel, leading all aspects of legal, compliance, and public policy. With 17 years of legal experience in the automotive, technology, and global resourcing industries, Mr. Butler has vast expertise with commercial transactions, corporate governance, litigation, compliance, risk management, and issues related to intellectual property. He most recently spent eight years with Tesla as Deputy General Counsel.

March 09, 2020

Technology

General Manager and Vice President of Global Automotive at Reputation.com

John Nantau is the general manager and vice president of global automotive at Reputation.com. Nantau brings more than 35 years of experience in software technology sales and sales management to Reptuation.com. His successful career includes leadership roles in technology companies such as Compuware, Pansophic, Sybase, Netscape and i2. Most recently, he served as regional vice president at Salesforce.com, where he was tasked with creating a team focused on the Automotive vertical. His efforts resulted in closing several landmark contracts with General Motors, Ford Motor, FCA, Nissan, VW and Daimler-Mercedes Benz.

John attended Central Michigan University where he graduated with a double major in MIS and Marketing.

February 25, 2020

Other Manufacturer/Supplier

Irvin Products has announced that Jennifer Helner has been named Vice President of Finance. Helner joined Irvin Products in 1993 and most recently served as the Senior Director of Finance. Helner will provide key leadership in corporate and operational financial functions, coordinate all business level planning and reporting activities and will serve as a strategic business partner to the executive team to drive significant and profitable growth.

February 07, 2020

Other Manufacturer/Supplier

Piston Automotive has announced that Tanya Sakhleh has been named Vice President of Sales & Marketing. Sakhleh joined Piston Automotive in 2013 and most recently served as the Executive Director of Program Management and Prototype Operations. Sakhleh will lead the development and delivery of Piston Automotive’s growth strategy, execute expansion plans and implement robust processes to support the sales organization while continuing to deepen customer relationships and brand recognition.

February 03, 2020

Automotive

DRiV™ announces the retirement of Billy Johnston, director of business development, North America Aftermarket, after 34 years with the company.

“Billy built his career upon knowing that you can’t establish customer trust without striving for win/win situations for both parties -- always,” said Jeff Koviak, VP sales, NA aftermarket. “I personally thank Billy for his many great years of dedicated service to Tenneco and to DRiV, and know that we will all miss his constant passion for making the company a better place for us all.”

“I’m very grateful and extremely fortunate to have been with the same company and many great people for almost 34 years,” continued Johnston. “I’m very appreciative and humbled for what my coworkers and this company have done for me as I achieved my goal to retire at a younger age.”

January 21, 2020

Automotive

MetroTech Automotive has announced that Steve Kessel has been named Chief Operating Officer. Steve has played a key role in the growth of MetroTech over the past 8 years, including significant expansion in the Western US. In his role as COO, he will be responsible for all day-to-day operations of MetroTech Automotive and its 600+ partners. He will also continue as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

January 15, 2020

Parts Supplier

Dana Incorporated’s Bob Pyle has been promoted to Executive Vice President of the company, in addition to his role as President of Dana Light Vehicle Driveline Technologies. Pyle has served in an executive leadership role at Dana for nearly eight years and has led Dana’s Light Vehicle business to record results.

Pyle joined Dana in 2012 as President of Dana Asia Pacific before being named President of Light Vehicle in 2014. Prior to joining Dana, Pyle was a key member of Visteon’s global management team, served in strategic leadership positions at ASIMCO Technologies, Inc, and began his career at Ford.

January 08, 2020

Consulting Services

Conway MacKenzie announces veteran automotive industry executive, Sig Huber has joined the firm as a Senior Managing Director. Sig’s vast experience includes OEM leadership roles involving supplier turnaround, reorganization, and mergers & acquisitions. Prior to joining Conway MacKenzie, Sig was a Global Director of Purchasing with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA). Prior to his experience at FCA, Sig worked for Toyota where he served in numerous roles ranging from Senior Legal Counsel to various leadership positions in Purchasing and Government Affairs.